US Bridges

Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.10 S of Lakewiew DR E · Structure no. 020164

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,352 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesLakewiew DR W
CrossesMilkhouse Creek
Location0.10 S of Lakewiew DR E
RouteCounty Highway 1234
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.6819, -88.21426
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2024)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewiew DR W over Milkhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.